Regional Difference in Plant and Pest Phenology May Affect Biological Control Efforts Targeting Emerald Ash Borer

This Work Plan reflects a cooperative relationship between the University of Kentucky Research Foundation and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ). It outlines the mission-related objectives and anticipated accomplishments as well as the approach for conducting research investigating how classical biological control agents targeting the emerald ash borer are affected by regional variation in host plant and pest phenology, and the related roles and responsibilities of the parties as negotiated. We plan to conduct life table analyses of EAB in more recently invaded, southerly regions (